Munroe-Meyer Institute

Events set with Carlos Del Río, MD, for Hispanic Heritage Month

See the local schedule for the president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and other campus and community events for the month.

Sep 15, 2023

UNMC enrollment increases for 23rd straight year

The largest enrollment increases are in allied health professions, public health and graduate studies.

Sep 7, 2023

SURP gives students research experience, team-building skills

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program, now in its second year at MMI, gives undergraduate students an immersive summer research experience in one of MMI’s clinical research labs.

Sep 6, 2023

Students learn about careers in speech-language pathology

Students at Blackburn Alternative Program had the opportunity to explore speech-language pathology as a career option during a recent presentation from the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Speech-Language Pathology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.

Sep 6, 2023

Jennifer Blackford named Distinguished Scientist

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, has been named a Distinguished Scientist by the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

Aug 31, 2023

Director’s message: Coping with challenges of a new school year

While a new school year brings excitement, it also can bring its fair share of challenges. Here are some tips from the MMI Psychology Department on how to make the most of this school year.

Aug 25, 2023

Third-generation UNMC student embraces family ties to MMI

Jueliet Menolascino, who started her first year of medical school this fall, is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to MMI.

Aug 23, 2023

MMI welcomes interns, long-term trainees

At new student orientation, held July 5, MMI welcomed nearly 40 students. Students are working in a handful of departments, including psychology, physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy.

Aug 3, 2023

Training program to teach CPR, first aid to MMI families

A new program in the works at the Munroe-Meyer Institute will train individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers, in CPR and other first aid skills.

Jul 31, 2023

Club members learn ‘farm to fork’ skills in MMI garden

Club members do the majority of the work on the gardens, which offer 650 square feet of growing space and yield up to 1,000 pounds of produce.

Jul 26, 2023